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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
Legal Inquiry Into the Causes of
the Accident of White
River Junction.
Convict Rebellion at Asheville,
N. Can Ignorant South
Carolina Negro.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt, February s.
Official investigation into circumstances connected
with the railroad disaster, of Saturday, began to-
day under direction of the board of railroad COM
missioners of Vermont.
The first witness was Chas. H. Pierce. He was
engineer OF the unfortunate train. After describ-
ing the train, he said: "We sheuld have
left by the time table at 12:40 a. m, but were an
hour and half late, leaving at 2:l0a a. m. We ran
at regular schedule rate, making up no time before
the bridge was reached, then slowed up, as usual,
and a little more so, as the air brakes seemed to
take hold better. We applied the air brakes about
three times the length of the train back from
the bridge which was the usual
PRSou slowing NM sbouS ndue 6e soesd
the train to have been about eight miles per hour.
noticed nothing unusual; no jar or jerking of
any kind before reaching the bridge, or, in fact,
any time until my engine came to standstill. /
was sitting on my seat looking ahead when the
first unusual thing occurred, which WAS the sound
OF the alarm bell from the cara
struck but once; my hand was within foot of the
lever which applies the air brakes. The brakes
were left off before reaching the bridge. We
never work steam across bridge. applied my
brakes instantly but did not reverse my engine at
all After applying the brakes | looked ont OF my
window, then being about two-thirds of the way
across the bridge, and l saw the rear Pullman
end of the bridge, In falling it drew the three
next cars with it, when the coupling evidently
broke between the smoker and first passenger car.
baggage Master Cole, employed on the train
which went down, said that the first intimation Of
the trouble was, he should Judge, at the end of
bridge, where there was sharp
shock. My theory ls that the first
passenger car was off the track before reaching
the bridge, but because of frozen ground, 1t ran
smoothly until the bridge was reached.
George Parker, brakeman, who jumped fromithe
train just before 1t reached the brilge, testified
that the train was going at the rate of seven
or eight miles an hour. He remembered
seeing fire fly from the wheels, rails aud spikes as
the cars passed him. He could not say whether
all the trucks of the were on the track not
when he jumped; were sure the rear once were.
Did not know of the conductor applying
the air brakes; did not signal the
engineer did not know OF the conductor doing 80.
Witness duty would have been to pub the bell
cord or apply the car brakes. The reason he did
not was that he was 80 exclted--the car ehaking
badly, up and down should think there were
twenty five or thirty passengers In the forward car.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
GEORGETOWN.
Bloody Stabbing Affray--One Man Dan
gerously Cut--Loca Matters.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

bloody Stabbing Affray--One Man Dan
gerously Cut--Locaj Matters.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, February Son Berry creek,
about aight miles out, another serious aGray oc
CURED YES sriay Ii seems that a man pGmed J Ouu
Risner and shin Parish were at the house of the
latter's brother. Risner and Shin Parish being
drunk, got into a row, and finally began to fight.
Elliott Salyer, o bystander became involved in an
effort either to fight part the combatants. Shin
yarish thereupon ripped out knife and stabbed
Sslyer the knife entering under the left shoulder,
cutting into the lungs He then cut John Risner in
the mouth, almost taking his upper lip Off Sally 8
wounds are reported critical and his physicians
eay his recovery will be miracle. lie had hem
nOrage this morning. Shin Parish has skipped;
his two brothers have been arrested
District court fiually adjourned to-day, after
irving Pat Murray for assault with the intent to
murder The accused assaulted mexican in u
drunken row, at Taylor, Christmas with a very
mnrderous looking knife, and the strangest thing
about it is the Mexican has never been heard OF
since The failure to find the corpus delicti saved
a trial for murder. The jury found Murray guilty
u an aggravated assault.
judge A. S. Walker and District Attorney Rob.
ertson returned home for good this evening.
Mai. j. W Lane, our efficient district clerk,
has purchased him caligraph for his office.
DR.. j. A. benson, of Granger, is in town.
Hon. James A. Ramsey, of Corn Hill is among
our people
Capt. j, C. Morrow is at home again from an ex-
tended canvassing tour
A new firm has started operations here in the
wy of hardware, stoves and tinware, styled S. T
Atkins 81 Co., Messrs. Whittle & Harrel repre-
senting the company. A fine stock of the same 1s
arriving.
Your reporter desires to state concerning the
sermon preached by Dr. Held, commented on in
yesterdays STATESMAN. The doctor did not single
Austin out as specially wicked city, but spoke Of
1t as illustrating the sins of cities generally.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
If a Dyspeptic will take Simmons
Liver Regulator.

"Up to few weeks ago I considered
myself the champion Dyspeptic of
America. During the years that 1 have
been afflicted have tried almost every
shing claimed to be a specific for Dys-
pepsia in the hope of finding something
tnat would afford permanent relief. l
had about made up my mind to abandon
ell medicines when l noticed an endorse
ment of Simmons Liver Regulator by a
prominent Georgian, jurist whom l
krew, and concluded to try its effects in
my case. 1 have used but two bottles,
and am satisfied that l have struck the
III ht thing at last. 1 felt its beneficial
ects almost Immediately. Unlike all
o5ler Preparations of similar kind no
ipeclal instructions are required as to
| nat one shall or shall not eat. This fact
a''ne ought to commend it to all troubled
Dyspepsia N. HOLMES, Vine
I'D, Nj.
Ienulne has our trade mark ~ in rec
'n front OF wrapper.
'' ID. ZEILIN & CO., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
COURTRIGHT.
The Noted Texas Desperate and
Character Assassinated in Fort
Worth Last Night.
He is Slain by Luke Short
the Fort Worth Boss
Gambler.
gpe sial Telegram to the Statesman.

gpe ial Telegram to the Statesman.
poRr WORTH, February S.-Jim Ceurtright, the
well-known character of Texas, was assassinated
tonight between and O'Clock, before the White
Elephant saloon, by Luke Short, the gambler who
figured 80 prominently in the trouble at Dodge
CITY, Kan in the winter of 1882 and 1888, when the
eaubling fraternity took possession of that town
and we're finally expelled by vigilance committee.
Luke Short has long been the king gambler OF
Fort Worth. Courtright has been mixed up in
many desperate ARRAYS, and at one time had ac-
CURED the title of desperate. His daring esca'
pade was his escape from the Texas State Ran
gers, and the officers from New Mexico some two
wears ago when extradition papers had been Sc
cured, and Courtright was to be taken to New
Meaico to be tried for murder For more than 8
wear Courtright was fugitive, spending his time
in New Orleans, New York, Dakota and Canada
large reward was offered for his capture but the
offices never caught him. About year ago he
gave himself up, and asked to be taken to New
Mexico. This was done, and he was acquitted.
Hnce his return to FortWorth, as free citizen he
as acted in the capacity of private detective and
1urng the strike of April last he served as deputy
Cnited States marshal, under General Cobell.
Dpring the present winter. The gamb-
lers under the leadership of Luke
sbc ct, revived Keno. The young men of the city
sEsre tleeced to such an extent that some leading
Actzens, it is said, including some of our best and
most prominent merchants employed Courtright
to prosecute enough cases against the gamblers to
tput stop to keno. This fact is what is supposed
TO ave led to the shooting Courtright was taken
|un0yare, and was shot four times
4be.Ore he had time to draw. One
ths took effect near the heart death resulting in
stantly. Luke Short was at once placed under
AarTest COPYRIGHT leaves wife and l5 year old
Ma ghter. He had many friends among the bust
'neas men of the city, due to his bravery. During
the .iot last April It is learned, that Uourtrights
b,4rlner, B. Ball, fired on Snort during the affray
Fanj is also under arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
SUPREME COURT.

List of Cases Decided in the Supreme Tri-
bunal at Galveston.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, February SIN the supreme court
to-day the following case was affirmed:
j. S. Bitner VS.. New York & Texas Land COM
pany, from Houston county
The following cases were overruled and re.
manded:
City Bank of Sherman vs. Valentine Weiss,
from jefferson county.
G. A. Rabb (guardian) vs. NJ. A. Rogers, ct. al,
from Nueces county,
The case of the State vs.. E. j. LHcas ct. al,
from Austin county, was submitted on certificates.
Mutiona for rehsaring were submitted in the
following cases:
p. Il, Campbell Ct al, Vs. Hilderbrandt & Co.,
from Harris coIRy,
j. J. Mayes vs. Mary Blaton, administrators,
from Liherty 5ung
John Well ger l wife vs.. City of Houston,
from Harris lnt
Motion by o1u ij to dismiss appeal was snb
mitted in 5he a5H Of j. D. Campbell vs.. Mrry j.
Durratt, ct, g., .g9i" Cameron county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
Cnnid,s Work

Invitations are out for the wedding of
Miss Laura Tips, daughter of Mr.. Walter
Tips, the prominent hardware merchant,
to Mr.. August Goeth. Many good wishes,
from many good friends, will attend the
happy couple on their journey of life to-
gether, and with the wishes for bon voy-
age the editorial "we" desire to be num-
harad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
Adjudged Insane.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PALESTINE. February S.-Frank Peoples, who
attempted suicide on Saturday by throwing himse
in front of a moving engine, was adjudged insane
in the county court to day. and will be sent to the
insane asylum at Terrell. The unfortunate man
is almost constantly in raging condition and bega
to be killed, and believes that he is to be
ecuted His first indication of insanity was during
the Christmas holidays. He came to town, took
three drinks of liquor and went home and cut his
throat with razor. He has never been quite
rational since
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
AN INCREDIBLE STORY.

A Negro Who Has Just Heard of His
Emancipation.
CHARLESTON, s. c., FebruaryS S.-~Information Of
reliable character has just been received, of the
discovery of a negro man In one Of the marrow val
leys near Hogback mountain not far from
his emancipation. He is great, broad negro Of
heavy physique. His history e, since the war, he
has been working for NJ. Holly and that he was
folks, and that he was fogged 10y his master
who gave him no money and few clothes. The
mans name Is Youman. He ran OF. lie was only
recently heard Of by his brother, who lives near
Greehyille and who rescued him from seryitnde
last week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
Failure at Temple.
;pecial Telegram to the statesman.

s
TEMPLE, February S.-Quite ripple of excite
ment was created here this morning by the an
nouncement that the Temple Il Onesville CO.
Operative business had been sold to Lessera, Rosen
thal g. Solomon, of Waco, on payment of debt to
them. The liabilities are placed at from $4,000 to
S15,0j0 and assets that available placed at
less than 5000 Several creditors are on the
ground and threaten attachments. The business
was incorporated and managed by M. M. Williams,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
HINTS FROM HASKELL.
The Drouth Ended-Efforts to Secure q
Railroad.

The Drouth Ended-Efforts to Secure a
Railroad.
s5eial Telegram to the Statesman.
HASKELL, February SIT seems that the drouth
scout to end, er now fortune gives us rainy
waather For SkeTal days the atmosphere has
Uten filled with mixture of rain, sleet and snow,
which was left on the ground in frozen state.
6By night it metted and to day the clouds promise
euylgh ra n to last for a season.
Tie railroad committee, which was appointed
ast Monday night, has been working vigorously
week, and the amount oi their subscriptions -
eraady something over $1,000 N6s will be able
% fer railroad nearly twice that amount, A
.eatine OF the citizens will be had tomorrow
1ight at which delegate will be elected, whose
duty 1t will be TO meet the stockholders of the Fort
Worth Western, on the l9th of March at Fort
Worth, and to negotiate with them in behalf OF
the citizens of Haskell.
A bright look of satisfaction rests on the face OF
the sturGy farmer uoW as he turns the soil upside
down preparatory to planting his crop of sorghum,
oats etc ans a general sigh Of rsiief went uD-
yard from the cattemea t0-dag when they awoke
10 find the sleUt ana ice changed 70 wIter which
from tue creek beds afford7 relief 10 the thirsty
cattle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
SPAIN.
IRRITATION AGl

IRRITATION AGAINsI THE TRENCH.
MADRID, February 8.-Much irritation is caused
in Spain BY the news that the French minister at
Tangier, had induced the sultan OF Morocco to
assent TO an alteration of portion of the frontier
which adjoins Algeria, so as to secure to France
the fertile valley of the Mulweego river, and also
important strategic positions commanding the
valley.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10

ST. JOINS, February s.-A distinguished British
ment, now in the city, says the imperial govern
ment will dispatch reinforcement 10 the North
American squadron early in the spring to actually
support Canada's protest against American poach-
ing In the fisheries.
BEACH AND HANLAN.
Toronto, February S.-Mr. Beach has accepted
Hanlan's challenge to row on the Nepean river.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10

Every person is interested in their own
affairs, and if this meets the eye of any
one who is suffering from the effects of
a torpid liver, we will admit that he is
interested in getting well. Get bottle
of Prickly Ash Bitters, uge it as directed,
and you will always be glad you read this
item.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
Closed Out.
Special Telegram to the Sta

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
McKINSEY, February, S.-John c. Scott, dry
goods, was closed by attachment last night, the
attachment aggregating about SO 90. The goods
will invoice about ten or eleven thousand dollars
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.
pupLIo BUILDING AT HOUSTON.

WASHINGTON, February SIN the house to-day
on motion, of Mr.. Stewart, of Texas, senate bill
passed with amendmen ts for the erection Of pHb-
lie building at Houston, Texas, at an ultimate
cost of $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
GERMANY.
1tvKs THE IypIcATIoN SERIOUS

THINKS THE INDICATION SERIOUS,
BERLIN, February s.-The Berliner Nachrichten
saws General Won holtke, in receiving deputa,
ton of conservative electors, declared the potlca
situation was most serious. and authorized the
deputation to give publicity to his statement
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
GLAND
TrIU INCIDENT.

LONDON, 7, .gPr From an interview with
Capt DeHne, lg .ras in charge OF Stanley falls,
on COago river, during the recent successful at
tack 10y Arabs and who is now in London, it ap-
pears That he aud Lieutenant Deabois defended the
p4ce until their ammunition was exhausted. The
Arabs then attacked the station with rush and
carried everything before them, when the whites
found L necessary 10 fly. Deane ordered Pc
tral,uu poured Oh the buildings, and set them on
fire. Nbtl be an his party escaped through
underwood, he and Deahois fell from a slippery
rock into the river. Deane swan ashore, leaving
Deabois clinging to the rock. While Deane was
seeking assistance for Deaboi5 the latter became
exhausted and fell away from the rock and was
drowned Deaue fled into the jungle, wn@re he
was hunted and tracked by Arabs for month. lie
barefooted all the time, and had only blanket
to cover him. lie was wounded in the thigh and
arm, and lived on locusts and wild fruit uutil
found and rescued by friendly natives.
THE FISHERY CORRESPONDENTS.
LONDON, February S-Sir James Ferguson, par
liamentary secretary for foreign atf1.s stated in
the house of commons last evening the cores.
pondence between Great Britain and the United
States relative to the Canadian fisheries question
would, in short time, be laid before parliament.
The correspondence, he said, contains fuu infor-
nation about the history of the whole affair down
to very recent date. dispatch from the Do
minion government containing suggestions as to
the modus virandi between Canada and the United
States is now on the way to London. The i'm
perial government could not. therefore, send a
proposal to Washington until the Canadian dis
patch is received and considered.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH RUSSIA,
LONDON, February S.-Oficial dispatches which
have passed between the Russian and British gov
ernments regarding the Bulgarian question are
published rney show that the czar approved of
the course of Gen. Kaulbars in Bulgaria, and de-
clared that efforts to restore the independence of
that country would be continued.
Lord Iddesleigh, then foreign minister, in reply,
said the Russian governments impression of
events of Bulgaria differed widely with those of
the British government. England was equally de-
srous of maintaining the treaties relative to Bull
garia, and of obtaining a pacific solution of the
difficulty.
STOCK EXCHANGE FLAT.
LONDON, February s, 8 P. M.-The stock ex-
change markets are very fiat, on lower quotations
! from Berlin and rumors that Alsace-Loralne
! would be declared in state of siege.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10

Salvation Oil has No superior as a pain remedy,
aud it costs only 20 cents a bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10

pleasant, safe, reliable and cheap remedy Is
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price 20 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-10
SPECIAL.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, December II. 1851 can
with pleasure recommend the WheelOck Upright
Piano as very excellent instrument, both In tone
and finish AS to durability, elasticity of action
and perfection of workmanship, it will give thor
ough satisfaction. MILTON RAGsDALE,
Director of Music Southwestern University.
few recent purchasers: Mrs Sue Lumpkin,
Kyle; George P. Warner of Newning & Warner;
Judge T. e. Hammond, Burnet; Captain NJ D..
Mather, president City Water company; Mrs. Dr.
Mcdonald, Round Rock; W. A. Pillow, Erie Tele-
graph and Telephone company; Mrs. b. c. Craw-
ford, Georgetown; Mrs. Fannie Withers, Austin
Judge ID. W. Doom, Miss Sarah Preston, Auetin;
N. A. Rector, Giddings; Louis Bassist, McDade
G. H. Ward, Kyle; Prof. E. IL. Phinney, Kyle.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-10-26
FAIR HAVEN.

Gone To CalIfornia-The Y. p. 8. C. Il.
entertainments At the Second
Church - Revival Meetings MALI
cious Persons At Work-Persona1
Mention and General Notes.
Miss Iibbie futile, of South Front street,
has gone to Los Angeles, California, to.
teach school. Miss futile arrived safely a
few days ago.
George Black, who has been to Los Ange-
les for the benefit of his health, has return
ed.
Charles L. Thompson, son of Liveryman
Fl. II. Thompson, who died Sunday, was
buried yesterday afternoon from his late
home.
Fred Hauff has gone to Tallapoosa with
the excursion party.
Rev. I. M. Foster of the st. John street
Methodist church is to speak at the rink
Thursday evening on ssIife in Anderson
Vile"
Extra revival meetings are to be held at
the Methodist church this week. The first
one was held last night.
Some malicious person, who evidently has
grudge against Engineer Powers of Tom
linson bridge, tried to play mean trick on
him recently by putting piece of scantling
under the wheels of the draw, which caused
the draw to leave the track, necessitating
much bother before the trouble could be set
to rights.
The Young Peoples Society OF CHRISTIAN
Endeavor connected with the Second Con
gregational church gave an entertainment in
the church parlors last night, which con-
sisted of violin solos with piano accompani
ments, vocal selections, select readings, etc.
A number of the Y. P. S. G. E. connected
with the United church attended.
The Grand avenue bridge is being re-
planked.
Monday night number of people con
nected with the East Pearl street Methodist
church called on Mr.. and Mrs. 81. w. Craw
ford at their new residence on Clinton ave
nue. and gave them sort of house warming
A Hartford man has engaged Lester Rowe
the veteran sharpe builder, to construct fol-
him sharpe to be twelve feet wide. The
new boat is to be run by kerosene engine
That part of Fair Haven known as the
Annex and lying east of Tomlinson's draw
bridge is enjoying what real estate men cal
sfboom." Land in that vicinity has ap-
preciated greatly in value since the bridge
was made free.
The improvements on the oyster steamer
c. w. Hoyt cost about 81, 800, but the boa
now has carrying capacity double that o.
last year.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-10-26
Personal JOTTINGs.
About New Haven People and OH
PeOnle

About New Haven People and other
People.
Otto Jacoby, of Ansonia, has sold his
fast trotter.
Oscar Rutty and Charles E. Merrills, of
Clinton, left yesterday for weeks hunting
in Killingworth and vicinity.
Harry Derby of Bolton & Neely's has &C
copied position with the well known house
of J. G. Rowland, Bridgeport.
Asa Woodruff, formerly clerk at the
Turks House, TariHvil1e, has succeeded
Clerk Exbee at the Bradley House.
jeremiah Hall, of wallingford, celebrated
his eighty first birthday on Monday and re-
ceived the congratulations of number OF
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Howes have just re .
turned from visit among friends in Yer
mont. They remain in the city couple
later for Florida.
Mrs. Buck of Stockbridge, Mass, who has
been in the city paying return visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Deibe1 of Chapel strest, left yester-
day for Bridgeport, Miss Bena Defbel ac-
companying, where she is the guest of Mr..
Strong,a wealthy resident of East Bridgeport.
Three weddings will take place in the
Church of the Holy Trinity in Wallingford
this morning. The happy parties are NJ. ].
Lynch and Miss Nellie Callahan, William
Butler and Miss Maggie Brennan and James
MeGovern and Miss Mary Kershaw.
DR.. Charles A. Rawling was surprised and
presented with a fine black walnut book case
and desk, an easy chair and other gifts by
members of Admiral Foote post Wednesday
evening. The doctor found himself pris-
oner and his house invested by his friends.
1t was very pleasant affair. Major W. A.
Lincoln oficiated as spokesman.